Character Analysis and Literary Elements

​VOCABULARY

​CHARACTERIZATION - METHODS A WRITER USES TO REVEAL A CHARACTER'S VALUES, FEELINGS, GOALS, ETC. iT CAN BE DIRECT OR INDIRECT.

CONFLICT - THE MAIN PROBLEM OR STRUGGLE THE CHARACTERS FACE

pLOT - THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS IN THE STORY

Multiple Choice

The main problem or struggle that the characters face in a story:

• plot

• conflict

• characterize

• literary elements

​Indirect Characterization - reveals a character's personality through their actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and how other characters react to them.

Direct Characterization - authors directly tell readers about a character's traits, motivations, and background.

Match

Match the types of CHARACTERIZATIONS:

• Indirect

• Indirect

• direct

• direct

through actions

through speech

physical traits

their specific job

• through actions

• through speech

• physical traits

• their specific job

​setting - the time, place, or circumstance in which something occurs and develops

Point of view - the type of narration in a story; a way of looking at or thinking about something.

Match

Match these

• setting

• plot

• point of view

• theme

• conflict

time and place

sequence of events

type of narration

underlying message

struggle between opposing forces

• time and place

• sequence of events

• type of narration

• underlying message

• struggle between opposing forces

T​he setting influences the tone of a story. The location, time, and environment of a story can evoke various emotions, establish a sense of atmosphere, and create expectations about the plot.

Example - A story set in a dark and gloomy environment, for example, may set a suspenseful or eerie mood, while a bright and cheerful location may convey a more uplifting or light-hearted vibe.

​Setting also impacts characters of a story. The setting can provide challenges for characters to overcome, shape their personalities and motivations, and influence their choices and actions. 

Example - Characters living in a harsh or hostile environment may be more resilient and resourceful, while those in a peaceful and supportive setting might be more trusting or naive.

Dropdown

The setting influences the​

Select answer

of a story.

Multiple Choice

Characters living in a hostile or harsh environment may be more resilient or:

• eerie

• suspenseful

• resourceful

• talkative

​How does the setting impact the character development and plot of a story?

Establishes where and when the story takes place.

• Impacts where the characters live, think, and act.

• Impacts the mood of the story as it influences the characters and their conflicts (problems).

Helps make predictions about the plot and the theme of the story.

Open Ended

In your own words, ​how does the setting impact the character development and plot of a story?

​The setting of a story can help you make predictions and it can directly influence the direction of the plot.

The setting will also help shape the mood and tone, and convey the theme of the story.

Open Ended

Imagine a setting during a hurricane on a raft in the middle of the ocean. How would this setting influence the conflicts the characters face and advance the plot?